So far this fall, we’ve been able to remain current in our slaughter of pigs. Based on carcass weights as reported in the daily mandatory report (LM_HG201) it appears that producers have been very aggressive in pulling pigs forward, rather … Continue reading
As I write this week’s blog, snow is just beginning to fall in the Manakto, MN area, the first snow of the year. Schools west of here have been closing and they are advising no travel in southwest Minnesota due … Continue reading
This week I’m off to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to speak at Saskatchewan Pork’s Annual meeting. While their overall industry size is smaller than the major US producing states, they do see pork production as a viable contributor to their rural economy. … Continue reading
This week the USDA reported Iowa/Southern Minnesota barrow and gilt live weight for last week declined 0.9 lb to 280.9 lb. This was after 3 weeks of only modest weight gains per week. Looking at this data many are asking … Continue reading